Construction Estimator Mid-level

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a Team as part of a coordinated effort
• Organization and review of plans and specifications
• Quantity Take-offs from plans utilizing various means, such as scaling, Excel and Agtek and Bluebeam Take-off programs. (Is this redundant given the next bullet?)—I took it off in the next level up
• Direct Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for both hard-money and negotiated work, to include cost estimate preparation utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules
• Coordination with other Estimators and Consultants
• Assist in preparation of sketches, illustrations, and composites for use in estimate preparation and review
• Preparation of Sub/Supplier quotation request packages, communication with Subs/Suppliers, and collection and review of quotations
• Estimate close-out including Sub/Supplier Quote Comparisons

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 5+ years of construction experience or equivalent combinations of technical training and construction experience are required but exposure, experience, or internships are all beneficial to your candidacy
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree
• Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must
• Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses
• Experience in Heavy Civil, Structures, Transit, or Transportation construction is preferred
• Ideally will have worked as a Field Engineer on heavy/civil construction projects
• No direct reports initially. As responsibility grows with the company you may potentially have an intern as a direct report
• Interest or experience in Transit, Civil or Structures estimating and construction is ideal
• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations
• Occasional Travel is required

What we have to offer:

• Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation
• We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP structure
• Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change 
• HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to contribute pre-tax money
• Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary
• Dependent Daycare (including housekeepers, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA
• An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more
• An amazing employee training and continuing education system
• Nationwide opportunities
• Generous company contributions to 401k
• Generous company ESOP allocation
• Possibility for take-home vehicle